Masque of the Red Death

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What are the symptoms of the Red Death?

Back

Sharp pains, bleeding from the pores, dizziness - all of the above.

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What does the guests' reaction to the clock chimes reveal about their feelings?

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Under their happy exterior, they are still worried about the Red Death. It's the 'elephant' in the room.

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Why do Prince Prospero and his guests lock themselves in an abbey?

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To escape the Red Death.

Front

What do the red windows in the last chamber symbolize in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

Back

Blood and death.

Front

What is unusual about the setting of the masquerade?

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There are colored rooms that are not connected to each other or situated along a straight hall.

Front

Who is the main character in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

Back

Prince Prospero.

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What does the ebony clock represent in the story?

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The passage of time and the inevitability of death.

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How does the story depict the theme of isolation?

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Prince Prospero and his guests isolate themselves from the outside world to avoid the Red Death.

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What is the significance of the masquerade ball?

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It represents the denial of reality and the attempt to escape death.

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What does the figure in the red death costume symbolize?

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The inescapability of death.